This Christmas Tree Taco Dip is a fun and festive appetizer made with creamy taco dip, cheese, and colorful toppings. Perfect for Christmas parties and potlucks!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Servings: 8
Author: Carol
Ingredients
16ozsour cream
8ozcream cheese, softened
1ozpacket Taco seasoning
1cuplettuce, chopped
1cupcheddar cheese, shredded
½pintcherry tomatoes, halved
¼cupblack olive slices
1inchpiece of orange cheese, like cheddar
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and finely chop the lettuce. Set both aside while you prepare the dip.
Make the Taco Dip Base. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Stir until everything is well blended and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Shape the Christmas Tree. Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto a large serving platter and spread it into a Christmas tree shape. For a neater look, you can use a piping bag to outline the tree first, then fill in the center and smooth it out with a spatula.
Add the Lettuce and Cheese. Sprinkle the chopped lettuce evenly over the tree, leaving the bottom section uncovered to resemble the trunk. Next, add a layer of shredded cheese over the lettuce.
Decorate the Tree. Arrange the halved tomatoes, cut side down, and sliced black olives over the cheese to resemble Christmas ornaments. Space them out so the decorations are visible.
Add the Star Topper. Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut a star from a slice of orange cheese. Carefully place it at the top of the Christmas tree.
Serve the Dip. Arrange tortilla chips around the platter or serve them in a separate bowl for dipping. Keep the dip refrigerated until you're ready to serve.
Notes
This recipe can serve anywhere from 8 to 12 people depending on portion size.